Lincoln County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28085 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 34,877 | — | #1,344 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $51,119 | -32.0% | #2,711 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.5 years | +6.7% | #1,652 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $155,800 | -44.7% | #2,129 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $760 | -34.7% | #2,414 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.2% | +67.9% | #2,774 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lincoln County has a population of 34,877, making it the #1,344 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lincoln County is $51,119, ranking #2,711 out of 3,222 counties — 32.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.2% and unemployment stands at 3.2%.
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The median home value in Lincoln County is $155,800 (-44.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $760/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.9%.
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87.6% of residents in Lincoln County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.5% below the national rate.
About Lincoln County, Mississippi
Lincoln County, Mississippi has a total population of 34,877, making it the 1,344th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lincoln County is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lincoln County is $51,119, which ranks #2,711 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 32.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2%.
The median home value in Lincoln County is $155,800, 44.7% below the national median. Renters in Lincoln County pay a median gross rent of $760 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lincoln County, 19.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.5 min.
Lincoln County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 67.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (30.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.3%).
All data for Lincoln County, Mississippi comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.